Technical Chemist (Job ID: 1933)

ASCO Group Limited; Peterhead; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A waste management company in Peterhead is seeking a Technical Chemist to ensure compliance with waste management standards and provide technical support. The ideal candidate will have a chemistry qualification and be skilled in communication, MS Office, and working under pressure. Responsibilities include technical assessments for waste, compliance checks, customer support, and contributing to sales processes. Travel within the UK may be required. This role suits a recent graduate eager to grow in a dynamic industry.

Qualifications

• Maintains positive work relationships and can communicate effectively.
• Proficient with MS Office applications.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical advice and support for waste management compliance.
• Conduct technical assessments for hazardous waste classification.
• Assist customer service in development and delivery of sales quotes.
• Ensure compliance of all waste quotes with site permits.
• Work with site managers to validate received waste.
• Provide customer support for Haz-packing and waste transport.
• Ensure compliant labeling and storage of waste.
• Route waste streams to proper disposal sites.
• Identify new disposal site options.
• Build relationships with third-party disposal routes.
• Support Industrial Services and Logistics as needed.
• Travel to assist other locations or for training.

Skills

Communication

Computer literacy

Ability to work under pressure

Education

HNC/D in Chemistry related subject

Degree in Chemistry related subject

Job description

ASCO Waste Management offer a fully integrated total waste management and industrial tank cleaning solution, ensuring that stringent compliance and safety standards are met. Our independence enables us to identify the most cost effective and environmentally sustainable waste routings, while our network of infrastructure in the UK provides significant strategic advantage over our competitors.

As Technical Chemist, you will provide technical advice and support to ensure waste is managed in compliance with the site permit, legislation and customer requirements. This role would be well suited to a recent graduate. Key responsibilities include:

• Receive enquiries from our UK wide customer base and provide competent technical guidance.
• Provide technical assessments, including the UK classification of hazardous waste in line with guidance by regulating authorities (EA & SEPA).
• Utilise and maintain our internal waste and enquiry database.
• Assist and support the UK customer service team in the development of the sales function and assist in the efficient preparation and delivery of sales quotes to meet client service level agreements.
• Ensure compliance of all UK waste quotes with relevant site permits and waste management licences.
• Work with the local site managers and operational staff to ensure all waste received meets the pre-acceptance criteria or is as described.
• Work on local sites to receipt, process waste for storage and dispatch and relevant system data management.
• Provide local support for our customers in Haz-packing and listing their waste suitably for transport.
• Ensure waste is labelled and stored in line with site permits and relevant legislation.
• Route hazardous and non-hazardous waste streams to established disposal sites within the UK according to approved matrixes.
• Proactively assist in identifying new disposal site options throughout the UK.
• Build up working relationships with third party disposal routes.
• Actively support other areas of the business as required including Industrial Services and Logistics.
• Occasional UK travel may be required to assist other ASCO UK locations and customers, and for training and development.

Minimum Competencies (Skills, Knowledge, and Behaviours)

• Maintains positive work relationships and can communicate effectively
• Computer literate including MS office suite of applications
• Ability to work under pressure

Minimum Qualifications

• HNC/D in Chemistry related subject - or - Degree in Chemistry related subject

Desirable Qualifications/Competencies

• Knowledge of waste process and site permits and other waste legislation
• Understanding of waste management sector & legislation
• Working at Height

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (ED&I)

ASCO is committed to supporting and promoting Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (ED&I). This commitment is embraced by our Group Board and our Management Board and informs all of our activities and their impact on our customers, employees and our stakeholders.

If you require any adjustments or would prefer an alternative method to apply as part of an inclusive recruitment process, please contact us at [e-mail] or by telephone on 01779 401131 and we'll be happy to help.

Closing Date: 05/01/2026

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